KrižankeIn the Heart of Ljubljana
Križanke are the heart of cultural life in Ljubljana, where unique architecture meets outstanding art. In this special venue, combining Renaissance and Baroque elements, concerts, theatrical performances, and numerous other events of the Ljubljana Festival take place, offering visitors unforgettable experiences in a magical setting.
Ljubljana Festival events at Križanke venue
Exhibition: I’ll Give You Three Guesses
The exhibition explores contemporary female identity through the Sphinx motif and digital reflections, offering a quiet space for viewers to face themselves.
Salon Sauvignon 2026
Salon Sauvignon brings together the finest sauvignon terroirs and blends wine, cuisine and art into a unique festival experience. This year, the event also arrives in Ljubljana Križanke.
Mamma Mia!
On a sunny Greek island unfolds an emotional and entertaining musical story that will make you laugh, touch your heart and win you over.
Slovenian PhilharmonicThe Stage of Classical Art
The Slovenian Philharmonic is the central Slovenian music institution with a rich tradition dating back to 1701, when the Academia Philharmonicorum was established, making it one of the oldest musical associations in Europe.
Ljubljana Festival events at the Slovenian Philharmonic
Timeless Bach (Ensemble Dissonance, Sergej Krylov)
The programme places Bach’s violin concertos in dialogue with works by Schnittke and Bosso, bridging baroque tradition and contemporary expression.
Münchner Kammerphilharmonie dacapo
The Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo presents a vibrant programme featuring Mozart, Haydn, Delius and cellist Ettore Pagano.
National GalleryHome of Art and History
The National Gallery is the central Slovenian institution for older art, housing the largest collection of visual artworks on Slovenian territory, ranging from the High Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Ljubljana Festival events at the National Gallery
Gaetano Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore (Pehlivanian Professional Opera Academy)
Experience a lively and engaging concert performance of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, brought to life by young singers and conductors of the Pehlivanian Professional Opera Academy.
SNG Opera and Ballet LjubljanaA place of elegance
SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana is Slovenia’s central artistic institution with a long-standing tradition, dating back to 1892 when the Provincial Theatre Building was opened. Today, it serves as the home of opera and ballet and is one of the most important cultural venues in Slovenia.
Cankarjev domThe hub of culture and knowledge
Cankarjev dom, Slovenia’s central cultural and congress centre, was conceived as a national venue for art, science, and public dialogue.
Ljubljana Festival events at Cankarjev dom
Camille Saint-Saëns: Samson and Delilah
A concert performance of Camille Saint Saëns’ opera unfolds the powerful musical drama of passion, betrayal and fate, led by Charles Dutoit with the Orchestra of the Slovenian Philharmonic.
Gioachino Rossini: The Barber of Seville (Teatro La Fenice)
The ensemble of Venice’s Teatro La Fenice visits Cankarjev dom with Rossini’s beloved comic opera The Barber of Seville.
Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit and Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
Martha Argerich returns to the stage of the Ljubljana Festival, where she will join the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of maestro Charles Dutoit to create an unforgettable evening of superb music.
Congress SquareA stage under the stars
Congress Square is one of the most important squares in Ljubljana, blending rich history, architectural heritage, and contemporary urban life.
Ljubljana Festival events at Congress Square
Giacomo Puccini: Turandot
The 74th Ljubljana Festival opens with Puccini’s Turandot, performed by Opera and Ballet SNG Maribor with an outstanding cast.
Summer Night: Oto Pestner - 70 years
Experience a gala Summer Night on Kongresni trg, where leading Slovenian vocal soloists will honor Oto Pestner’s 70th birthday with his greatest hits.
Glej TheatreTheatre without borders
Founded in 1970, Glej Theatre is the oldest non-institutional theatre in Slovenia and one of the first experimental theatres in the former Yugoslavia.
